The Siemer Family Foundation supports programs that benefit the central Ohio community by:

• Improving educational opportunities for school age children, including those during the school day and those outside of traditional school hours, relating to specific academic areas, or enhancing overall academic achievement;

• Providing young children access to opportunities that prepare them for school, especially those including a parental involvement component;

• Improving education and literacy throughout the community; or

• Improving the economic or housing status and physical well-being and safety of underprivileged families with the intention of creating greater stability for all family members, especially children.

The Siemer Family Foundation’s application deadline is July 1.  The online application will be accessible by June 1, and decisions for grant awards are typically announced by November 30.

All grantees must submit an online Final Report. Final reports are generally due 30 days following the project grant period; the report deadline is noted in the grant agreement.